Definition of hug - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
- She wanted to hug her friend to feel better.
2.
tight fitfit closely or tightly around something
- The dress hugged her figure perfectly.
3.
navigationstay close to a surface or path
- The road hugs the coastline for miles.
Noun
1.
- She gave him a warm hug after the long trip.
2.
wrestlingTECH. specific grip used in wrestlingTECH.
- The wrestler used a powerful hug to pin his opponent.
Expressions with hug
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resolve a conflict by hugging
After their argument, they decided to hug it out.
overwhelming attention causing a system to fail
The website crashed due to a hug of death.
tight and affectionate embrace
She greeted him with a warm bear hug after months apart.
hug involving multiple people
After the meeting, they had a group hug to celebrate.
drive very close to the edge of the road
The taxi driver hugged the curb to let me out safely.
friendly embrace between two men
They shared a bro-hug after not seeing each other for years.
wrap arms around oneself for comfort or warmth
She hugged herself to keep warm in the cold.
hug where only one arm is used
They greeted each other with a side hug.
stay close to the shore while moving
The boat hugged the shore to avoid strong currents.
drive very close to the kerb for parking or passing
The driver had to hug the kerb to let the ambulance pass.
hoodie without a zipper
She wore a cozy bunny hug to the game.
fit closely around body shape or curved form
The dress hugs the curves without feeling too tight.
seek and enjoy public attention
He always hugs the spotlight at family events.
device designed to provide deep pressure therapy
The hug machine helps calm individuals with sensory processing issues.
short close-fitting jacket for women, often sleeveless or knitted
She wore a hug-me-tight over her dress.
Origin of hug
Old Norse, hugga (comfort)
Terms with hug included in their meaning
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hug embrace
move arms to encircle someone or something closely
hug embrace
move arms to encircle someone or something closely
emotion
tight or affectionate hug
affectionate hug
hug someone tightly to show affection
affection
hug or gently press someone to show affection or comfort
more huggable
more pleasant to hug or hold
affection
affectionate hug or embrace
hug embrace
hold someone close using your arms tightly
hug embrace
wrap arms quickly and tightly around someone or something
affection
ask for a kiss or hug in a playful way
affection
put arms quickly around someone in a hug
affection
ask for a kiss or hug
support or friendship
friendly hug showing support or affection
affection
hug involving multiple people
one-arm
hug where only one arm is used
casual embrace
hug with limited contact from the side
gesture
virtual hug sent online to show comfort or affection
affection
inviting a hug due to being soft or endearing
recipient
person who receives a hug
affection
hug and snuggle at the same time
affection
hug combined with a snuggle
cozy
soft and comfortable like a hug
friendship
friendly hug between men
Examples of hug in a sentence
They decided to hug each other tightly before saying goodbye. The coat hugged his shoulders snugly. The new phone case hugged the device securely. The trail hugs the river, offering scenic views. The plane hugged the mountain range during the flight. The child ran into her mother's arms for a hug.
A hug from a friend can lift your spirits. His hug was a strategic move in the match. The coach taught him a new hug to improve his technique.
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- French:enlacer, étreinte, ...
- German:umarmen, Umarmung, ...
- Italian:abbracciare, abbraccio, ...
- Spanish:abrazar, abrazo, ...
- Portuguese:abraçar, abraço, ...
- Chinese:拥抱, 怀抱, ...
- Japanese:ハグする, ハグ, ...
- Arabic:عانَقَ, عِناق, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַבֵּק, חִיבּוּק, ...
- Russian:обнимать, объятие, ...
- Ukrainian:обіймати, обійми, ...
- Hindi:गले लगाना, आलिंगन, ...
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